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Synopsis

Psycho IIA sequel to one of the most popular horror films of all time, this psychological thriller received a pleasantly surprised, positive critical reception. Anthony Perkins returns as Norman Bates, who has just been released from an insane asylum after 22 years, having been judged clinically sane by the State of California over the objections of Lila Crane Loomis (Vera Miles), sister to one of Norman's murder victims. Norman returns home to the hotel and hilltop mansion he once inhabited with his mother. As a parole condition, Norman is hired at a local diner, where he struggles to join mainstream society, despite the stares of patrons aware of his past. At the diner, Norman befriends Mary (Meg Tilly), a waitress, and it seems that he may be putting some semblance of a life back together. But then Norman begins to experience hallucinatory encounters with his long-dead mother, including a handwritten note, a phone call, and a sighting of her standing at her favorite window. Is Norman's psychosis manifesting itself again, or are old enemies attempting to drive him back into an institution? As the pressure mounts, bodies pile up, and Norman's fragile hold on normality becomes more and more tenuous. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Overall Customer Rating

4.8 (4 Reviews)

75% of customers recommend this product.

5

One of the best sequels EVER!
Posted by: dkosanke from: on Alfred Hitchcocks PSYCHO is a masterpiece and frankly the sequel (directed by Richard Franklin) lives up to the master and then some. The Blu-ray from Shout! Factory has a wealth of interesting extras that are sure to please both die hard and casual fans alike. A film worth revisiting.

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5

No one wants to settle for second place
Posted by: Morpheus from: on But being second to a master peace isn't bad at all.

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5

great picture quality
Posted by: yankee860 from: on This film looks amazing in high definition!! This is one of my all time favorites.

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4

Psycho III
Posted by: Horror101 from: Missouri on Psycho 3 get blasted as one of the worst. Recently i've felt that many people have this new found love for part 2. But part 3 isn't really bad. Go back and watch the phone booth scene. The lighting and way it's shot feels like a giallo. Anthony Perkins first time as a director is a great watch.

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